Man Behind The Machine

VCFMW 20TH: JERI ELLSWORTH, DR. OBSOLETO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHOW

**Episode Description — *Man Behind The Machine: “Dr. Obsoleto at VCF Midwest 20”***Step into the neon glow of nostalgia as **Dr. Obsoleto** takes listeners on a retro-futurist journey through the **20th Anniversary of the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest** — the ultimate gathering of analog dreamers, silicon tinkerers, and digital archaeologists.In this special episode, Dr. Obsoleto powers up his Commodore 64 field recorder and explores a living museum of computing history: glowing CRTs, floppy disks spinning, and enthusiasts trading stories of the dawn of the digital age. You’ll hear the whir of tape drives, the click of mechanical keys, and the hum of machines that built the future.From rare homebrew prototypes to resurrected mainframes, Dr. Obsoleto interviews the minds who keep obsolete technology alive — hackers, collectors, engineers, and artists transforming vintage circuits into living culture. Along the way, he reflects on the soul of old machines and the strange beauty of imperfection in the digital past.💾 **Featuring:*** Live sounds from the VCF Midwest floor* Voices of the retro computing underground* Dr. Obsoleto’s field notes and musings on time, memory, and obsolescenceTune in, power on, and travel back to where it all began — the **VCF Midwest 20**, with your host, Dr. Obsoleto> *“The future was written on green phosphor screens… and we’re still reading it today.”*

1980s Man Cave Dr. Obsoleto

1980s Man Cave Dr. Obsoleto

Dr Obsoleto Inspector gadget : Commodore PET 4032 4013

On this episode: Dr obsoleto discovers PET archive Inspector gadget : Commodore PET 4032 4013

Detroit Night Shift w Dr Obsoleto

On this episode: Detroit Night Shift w Dr Obsoleto talks 80s, analog and AI

TPUG: DAVE BRADLEY (8-BIT COMMODORE MAN) PET DR. OBSOLETO 80S RETRO COMPUTING

ON THIS EPISODE: TPUG MEETING: DAVE BRADLEY (COMMODORE 8-BIT MAN) PET DR. OBSOLETO. A REVIEW OF March 20, 2025, at 7 PM EST for a special TPUG meeting featuring the one and only Dave Bradley, a longtime TPUG member and renowned Commodore enthusiast. Hosted by Dr Obsoleto. Dave, known for his engaging YouTube channel, ‘8-Bit Commodore Man,’ where he shares his extensive knowledge and experiences from the golden era of computing, will be our distinguished guest. The evening will be enriched by an engaging interview by the Dr. Obsoleto, delving into the rich history and enduring legacy of TPUG, PET, Jim Butterfield and repairing, caring and sharing his immense knowledge of Commodore computers. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from a pivotal figure in the Commodore community. The event will commence at 7:00 PM at our usual venue. All are welcome to attend this celebration of computing history.